Therapy Approaches Articles

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a form of psychotherapy that integrates principles from evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing specifically on the role of empathy in emotional regulation and mental well-being....

Third-wave psychotherapy (aka third-wave CBT or third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy) refers to a movement that focuses on a more holistic and context-driven approach to mental health. I offer most of the third-wave therapies in my practice, often braiding them...

What Is Metacognitive Therapy (MCT)? (Quick Overview) Metacognitive therapy (MCT) is an evidence-based approach that helps you change how you respond to your thoughts—rather than trying to change the thoughts themselves. It focuses on reducing patterns like worry,...

Exposure therapy for anxiety is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that is commonly used to treat disorders such as phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). The core principle behind this...

Humanistic Existential Therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that combines principles from both humanistic psychology and existential philosophy. The core of this therapy focuses on helping individuals explore their personal experiences, choices, and sense of...

I provide Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS Therapy), a psychotherapy approach developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz in the 1980s. It is based on the idea that the mind comprises multiple sub-personalities or "parts," each with unique perspectives, memories, and...